Mathieu Bastareaud
Born: September 1, 1988 (age 36)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Weight: 18st 13lb (120kg)
Hometown: Créteil, France
Position: Centre
Team: Toulon
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Sports Mole has 16 articles about Mathieu Bastareaud. Articles 1 to 16:
Justin Tipuric named as Wales captain for Wayne Pivac's first match
Warren Gatland is head coach of the Barbarians.
Nov 28, 11:45
Mathieu Bastareaud left out of France World Cup warm-up squad
The powerful centre has been omitted alongside the likes of Morgan Parra and Teddy Thomas.
Jun 18, 13:47
Eddie Jones cautious of "confrontational" France
England boss Eddie Jones describes his side's next Six Nations opponents France as "confrontational" and "physical".
Feb 28, 18:01
France defeat Italy in Six Nations to end winless run
France beat Italy 34-17 to claim their first victory of the 2018 Six Nations.
Feb 23, 22:26
Mathieu Bastareaud drops to France bench for New Zealand quarter-final
Centre Mathieu Bastareaud drops to the bench in one of three France changes made by Philippe Saint-Andre for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.
Oct 15, 11:43
France international Mathieu Bastareaud reveals suicide attempt
France and Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud reveals that he once tried to commit suicide.
Jun 16, 15:43
Toulon beat Clermont Auvergne to win their third European title in a row
Toulon defeat Clermont Auvergne 24-18 to clinch their third European crown.
May 2, 18:57
Toulon overcome Wasps to advance to semis of the European Champions Cup
Toulon advance to the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup courtesy of a 32-18 victory over Wasps.
Apr 5, 17:00
France dominate Italy in Six Nations encounter at the Stadio Olimpico
France keep their slim Six Nations title hopes alive with a 29-0 victory over Italy in Rome.
Mar 15, 17:06
Team News: France drop Mathieu Bastareaud to bench for Six Nations clash against Wales
Mathieu Bastareaud drops to the bench for France's Six Nations clash against Wales and is one of five changes to the team.
Feb 25, 12:13
Johnny Sexton: 'I was fine to continue playing after clash of heads'
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton insists that he is feeling no ill effects following his clash of heads with Mathieu Bastareaud in their Six Nations win over France.
Feb 14, 20:15
Toulon ease to win over Scarlets to secure Champions Cup home advantage
Toulon secure home advantage in the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup with a 26-3 victory over Scarlets.
Jan 24, 19:17
Toulon score eight tries as they hammer Ulster
Steffon Armitage scores a hat-trick as Toulon thrash Ulster 60-22 in the European Champions Cup.
Jan 17, 17:14
Toulon ease past Leicester Tigers
Toulon cruise to a 23-8 win over Leicester Tigers in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Dec 13, 17:06
Mathieu Bastareaud: "I messed up"
Mathieu Bastareaud hopes to rebuild his reputation when France take on New Zealand this weekend.
Jun 5, 12:20
Toulon too good for Montpellier
Toulon open their Heineken Cup campaign with a comfortable 37-16 victory over fellow French side Montpellier at the Stade Mayol.
Oct 14, 21:51